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Thrift Store Shopping...

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Yesterday, I went thrift store shopping. I was looking for vintage clothes and I came out of that store with 7 (yes, SEVEN) shirts for $16- one of them only cost $0.50, crazy right? And the best part, they are in excellent condition and some are 100% silk. I feel like it's a way of recycling clothes and not even Forever 21 has prices like that- and I'm sure that they will last longer than any F21 shirt.

Here are some tips to have a great thrift store shopping experience:

1) Be prepared: thrift store are not glamorous department stores. They smell like dust and like your grandma's closet. Just in case, take your hand-sanitizer with you.

2) Be patient: these stores are HUGE and they sell everything- from old furniture to amazing bags. Take your time, go to the section you want and try to look at each piece individually- you'll find hidden gems!

3)Dress comfy: I would recommend a dress- that way you can try stuff over and under it (They might not have dressing rooms).

4). Be open-minded: try stuff you will not normally wear, even larger sizes. I love the oversized look. Usually, the dresses and skirts are LONG- you can always take them to a tailor or alter them yourself. I mean, you only pay $5 for a unique/vintage dress- getting it tailored is not going to cost you much either.

5) Triple check the clothing: look for stains, holes, missing buttons, etc. I mean, I would still buy if something I love has a missing button- you can get that for $0.25! Also, if a weird stain is on the hem of a dress you are going to cut, get it!

Really good tips!!! I agree about large sizes and the over sized look. I usually shop one more size than mine on some styles of blouses because you can make more looks than the looks that you can make with the size that fits you.